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Pioneer is a technology company that specializes in helping businesses secure non-dilutive funding. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the process of applying for grants, contracts, loans, and tax credits at federal, state, and local levels. The platform generates application drafts, increases application volume, and provides secure access to a wide range of government incentives, enabling businesses, particularly in the climate tech sector, to focus on their core operations while pursuing alternative funding sources.

Cascade Biocatalysts creates productive enzymes for economical biomanufacturing of sustainable chemicals.

Alga Biosciences develops algae-based feed additives aimed at reducing agricultural methane emissions from cattle. By utilizing biochemistry, the company provides natural red seaweed and other feed supplements that effectively lower enteric methane emissions in beef cattle and dairy cows. This innovative approach not only helps farmers reduce costs associated with livestock management but also contributes to combating climate change and mitigating global warming. Through its products, Alga Biosciences addresses a critical environmental issue while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

DTE Materials is a materials science startup focused on transforming forest debris and agricultural residues into usable bioaggregates for the construction industry and other industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the StoneFiber panel, serves as an alternative to traditional sand and rock aggregates in cementitious materials, resulting in insulating, fireproof blocks and panels with low embodied carbon. DTE Materials employs a patented ClearWash process to harness the potential of a fiber economy by utilizing previously discarded biomass. The company's products are designed to meet sustainability standards, offering thermally insulated, fire-resistant, and mold-resistant solutions that help homeowners achieve net-zero carbon and energy goals. Currently, DTE Materials is scaling up the manufacturing of its prototypes and anticipates having an official ASTM certified specification sheet by the third quarter of 2023.